Mid-Winter Equipment Maintenance: Peace Region Freeze-Thaw Survival Guide
In January, Grande Prairie experienced typical mid-winter freeze-thaw patterns. Temperatures have fluctuated between +3°C and -11°C over the past week, creating conditions that stress construction equipment in ways steady cold does not. Ice buildup forms during thaws, then locks components solid when temperatures drop overnight. Hydraulic systems respond sluggishly. Batteries that worked fine at -10°C […]
The True Cost of Equipment Downtime in Alberta’s Oil Patch: A Spring Maintenance Reality Check
Northern Alberta’s construction demands don’t follow the calendar anymore. Projects increasingly need to push into shoulder seasons, requiring dependable ground conditions, consistent power, and crews equipped to work earlier and finish later. At Rentco Equipment, we approach these shifts from a practical angle. Six decades in the Peace region have taught us that early-spring thaw […]
Winter Project Planning: Why Q4 Is Your Best Time to Lock In Spring Equipment Rates
In northern climates, winter slows the visible outdoor construction and road work, but not the planning as the ground freezes, daylight shrinks, and crews scale back, yet the projects keep moving behind the scenes. At Rentco Equipment, more than 60 years in this industry have shown us that Q4 isn’t downtime. It’s when teams reset, […]
How to Refloor Home: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Rental Equipment
Reflooring changes the style of a room in ways that few other upgrades can. A tired space with cheap carpet or aging vinyl tiles can suddenly feel new again and more inviting when you give it a new lease on life with modern, up-to-date flooring options. At Rentco Equipment, we pride ourselves in having the […]
Equipment Maintenance: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Rather than fixing a problem after something breaks, preventing that breakdown in the first place through preventative equipment maintenance is a smart bet. Keeping machines healthy based on how they’re actually performing instead of just following a calendar schedule is the kind of approach that can extend the life of your equipment and improve […]
Lawn Sweepers: Worth It or Waste of Space?
If you’re eyeing your yard this season and thinking about cleanup, you might be asking: Are lawn sweepers any good? Are lawn sweepers worth it—or just another tool that’ll collect dust in the garage? Let’s be honest—lawn care equipment can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure if the investment will pay off or […]